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Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,395 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $17,924 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,813 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $16,299 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,825 | $40,200 | $41,370 | $19,990 |
| Base Invoice | $35,178 | $37,386 | $38,474 | $18,993 |
| Luxury Package | 5,320 | 4,425 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,735 | |
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 105 | 105 | 95 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | 389 | 389 | 295 |
| Premium Package | 700 | 3,000 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 150 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Luxury Package | 4,893 | 4,072 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,604 | 1,604 | 1,604 | |
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 65 | 65 | 65 | 78 |
| Rear spoiler | 259 | 259 | 259 | 244 |
| Premium Package | 644 | 2,717 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 140 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,614 | 3,144 | 6,719 | 5,555 |
| Options (change) | 6,860 | 2,751 | 6,039 | 4,970 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 850 |
| Total Price | $46,414 | $44,319 | $49,064 | $26,395 |
| Total Invoice | $43,013 | $41,112 | $45,488 | $24,813 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,469 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,166 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | 293, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $46,414 | $44,319 | $49,064 | $26,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,680 | -4,455 | -5,680 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,734 | $39,864 | $43,384 | $26,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $870 | $0 | $3,520 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,013 | $41,112 | $45,488 | $24,813 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,264 | -4,133 | -5,266 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,749 | $36,979 | $40,222 | $24,813 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $770 | $0 | $3,243 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Forte |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,855 | $7,630 | $8,855 | $3,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,680 | $4,455 | $5,680 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,264 | -4,133 | -5,266 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | IS | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 lb. | 2,960 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.8 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 58% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 58% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
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